Description

The monument consists of the remains of a prehistoric fort located on an isolated rocky knoll.

The knoll has steep sides, except on the WSW where there is a fall of only 6m to a saddle linking the knoll to the main hillside. The oval turf-covered summit measures about 46m by 27m and is surrounded by traces of a bank which probably forms the remains of a ruined wall. This bank is best preserved on the NW, where it is about 0.3m in height.

A gap on the WNW probably represents an original entrance to the fort. Inside the fort are possible traces of structures, perhaps the insubstantial remains of internal buildings. Slight earthworks on the N of the saddle to the W of the fort may indicate outwork defences guarding the weakest approach to the fort.

The area to be scheduled measures 105m E-W by 70m N-S, to include the fort, possible outworks, and an area around in which traces of activities associated with the construction and use of the fort may survive, as shown in red on the accompanying map.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

Statement of Scheduling

The monument is of national importance for its potential contribution to an understanding of prehistoric defensive architecture and domestic life.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

Sources

Bibliography

RCAHMS records the monument as NS 68 NW 7.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland